Do or DIY: How to cook pasta

As high schoolers prepare for the real world, they need to learn how to cook healthy foods without the aid of a microwave. Getting to know the kitchen before leaving the nest lessens the chance of cooking accidents or packaged diets when living alone. Click here to watch a video on how to cook an easy meal of pasta and red sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 box pasta of choice
• 1 jar red spaghetti sauce
• 3 quarts water

Directions:

1. Fill a large pot halfway with water.
2. Heat pot of water to a boil.
3. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for eight to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness.
4. While the pasta is cooking, use a sauce pan to heat red sauce on low. Keep lid on to avoid splatters.
5. Strain pasta into a colander.
6. Serve heated sauce over cooked pasta.